Nurse-turned-exotic animal broker Tonia Haddix fights to retain custody of her “kids” – seven chimpanzees bred for entertainment.
When former Hollywood chimp Tonka disappears, PETA launches an investigation and a high-stakes legal battle escalates, particularly in light of another case in which a chimp named Travis nearly killed a Connecticut woman.
As Alan Cumming doubles the existing reward for Tonka’s whereabouts, the filmmakers face an ethical dilemma.
While Tonka’s fate becomes clearer, Tonia struggles to let go and dreams of opening her own island sanctuary where she can live among chimpanzees.
Eric Goode
Director
Evan Wise
Producer
Tim Moran
Adrienne Gits
Charles Divak